Orphan Adventure in the Blue Sea
Chapter 32 To the land of Al-Hasa

Then come the next day.

　The cemetery was small and solemn.

　The waiter called someone who seemed to be Aunt Karine's friend.

　John looked at the delicate face of the beautiful widow, who still had the remnants of youth, but was no longer distorted by pain, and put flowers on her face.

`I'm sorry for this inconvenience, '' Arthur said after the funeral.

“No, I don't think it's a nuisance,” Johannes said.

"Yes, Arthur-san! After all, Arthur-san, do you feel fine after leaving?"

“Ah, thank you Giselle-chan, yes, now it's okay. I have to tell Lars-nii-sama about this as soon as possible.”

“I understand,” said Johannes.

　Arthur takes care of his maid, gives her a small inheritance from her aunt in compensation, and writes a cover letter for her next job.

　Returning to the two horses, the three decided to head for the country of Al-Hasa.

`Oke, let's go!'' Arthur quickly jumped on his horse.

"From today, Johannes-kun, I will teach you spirit magic. I'll teach you on the way, okay?"

"Oh, Arthur, please."

(I'm called.Astran's warrior bastard. But I can't stay that way! I need to get stronger! I need to get stronger! To protect Giselle-tan!)

“In retrospect, your enemy calls you a formidable fighter in battle, but can you tell me more about your current fighting style?”

"Ah, so."

　After about a week, the three of them left Astlan. We entered through the borders of Al-Hasa.

“It seems that there are still wars and conflicts in the small eastern state. We also have to be careful,” said Arthur.　

　After confirming that the highway had ended, the three of them entered the mountain path.

starting from here, this is a forest path, but isn't 12-year-old Giselle tired? Is he okay?'' ask Arthur.

this child is weak, said Johannes.

"Giselle, are you okay?"

"Yes, brother, I didn't use any magic, so I'm fine."

"so...Arthur-san, it looks like you're fine. Let's continue."

"Do you understand"

　That night, the group decided to camp at a certain open spot in the mountains.

`Giselle-tan, sit on a wooden chair and keep the warmth, Johannes ordered.

　Arthur and Johannes set up camp.

`I thought I would teach the spirits today,'' suddenly Arthur said.

"!? i?!Whahuh? I get it, Arthur! Help me!"

“Usually, spirit magic is something you learn in school. It was something taught to you by a qualified sorcerer. It's like having the qualifications to receive spirit magic.”

“That's amazing, Arthur.”

“All you need to do is perform a simple ritual. All you need to do is connect with the spirit world.”

"Connecting?"

"really. In this world, there is a world we live in, Arasua, and a world called the spirit world. Just like the world of the fairies, Ibhar, and the land of the dead, the spirit world also exists."

“Once,” said Johannes as he stared at the burning firewood and leaned his chin on the elbow.

“I can use fire spirit and wind spirit, and my brother can use fire spirit and water spirit.”

"Hi..."

“Not only can you make a contract with spirits. You need ideals and abilities to be chosen by the spirit.”

"So so?"

When talking to spirits, I advise you to answer honestly and without lying about your desires and what you want to do in a contract with spirits.''

“Hey, wouldn't Arthur choose a spirit to make a contract with me?”

“No, we do not choose spirits, it is spirits who choose us.”

"···What do you understand"

"Now, open the gate."

"Gate!?"

`It is the gateway to the spirit world. Johannes-kun, I asked Giselle-chan to leave for a while. Go now.'' Johannes-kun!”

"wait a minute"

　With that, Johannes wrapped his lap in a blanket and carried Giselle, who was asleep in a chair, into his arms as a princess, and placed her inside the tent.

"Come on, Gisele-tan," he asked as he kissed her forehead.

　Upon his return from the tent, Johannes headed to the "gate" like a crack that Arthur made between space and time.

`I'm ready. I leave in a moment, Johannes said.

　With that, Johannes stepped into the abyss between space and time. Keep both hands in your pocket.

　For a moment Johannes was surrounded by a blinding light and closed his eyes.

　Then, when I opened my eyes, there was an altar on the top floor.

“Do your purification ritual, Johannes Lubeck,” a voice says from above.

“!?” Johannes took his hand out of his pocket and looked annoyed.

There was a big seven-headed snake.

"I'm Leviathan. I'm a water spirit. I have to congratulate you, I choose you."

"What!?"

"There's holy sake there. Pour half of it, half of it, on the altar."

"!? i?!I-I understand."

(offering my offering)

　A voice echoed in his head, and Johannes was shaken.